Who designed Sabarmati Riverfront?

Sabarmati Riverfront

Why Sabarmati River is famous?

During India’s independence struggle, Mahatma Gandhi established Sabarmati Ashram as his home on the banks of this river. The National Water Quality Programme led by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) positions Sabarmati River as one of the most polluted rivers in India.

What is the origin of Sabarmati River?

Dhebar Lake
Sabarmati River/Sources

What is the old name of Sabarmati River?

The Sabarmati River originates from the ranges of Arravalli in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan, Western India. The river is about 371 km in length. In its initial course, the river is also called as Wakal. The river empties into the Gulf of Cambay of Arabian Sea.

Why is the Sabarmati riverfront important in Ahmedabad?

The project aims to provide Ahmedabad with a meaningful waterfront environment along the banks of the Sabarmati River and to redefine an identity of Ahmedabad around the river. The project has reconnected the city with the river and has positively transformed the neglected aspects of the riverfront.

Is there any fresh water in Sabarmati river?

“Sabarmati no longer has any fresh water when it enters Ahmedabad. The riverfront is merely a pool of polluted stagnant water; downstream it has been reduced to a channel carrying effluents from industries located in Naroda, Odhav Vatva and Narol areas besides sewerage from the city,” an activists said.

Who is the developer of Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project?

Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project has been developed by the Sabarmati River Front Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL).

Where is the Exhibition Centre on the Sabarmati river?

The Exhibition Centre: This project has been proposed as a trade-fair centre on the eastern banks of the Sabarmati river, right in the heart of the city, between Sardar bridge and Ellis bridge.